Some members of the board have argued that Jon carrying a utility knife to the meeting violated Menahga school board policy 501m. They also argue that he refused to show the item in his pocket, giving the superintendent probable cause to remove him from the school and issue the no trespass order. Board member Al Peterson has argued before the board that the item Jon had was a tool, not a weapon, as Jon uses it in his line of work and did not threaten anyone with it.

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